Kuhn Rikon Paring Knife Graphite 90mm

Kuhn Rikon is a Swiss company with over 80 years of experience making practical kitchen tools, and this 90mm graphite paring knife is one of the most straightforward things they make. Japanese steel blade, food-safe nonstick silicone coating, no-slip handle, matching blade guard included. At this price point it is an easy recommendation as a beater knife - something to keep in a knife roll, a camp kit, a desk drawer, or a second kitchen without worrying about it. The sharpness out of the box consistently surprises people who buy it expecting a budget knife to perform like one.

The nonstick silicone coating reduces drag when cutting through sticky foods - fruit, soft cheese, cooked proteins - and makes the blade easy to wipe clean. The blade guard that comes with the knife makes it safe to toss in a bag or drawer without a saya. At 90mm this is a proper paring knife length - long enough to handle most small prep tasks, short enough for controlled in-hand work. The handle is plastic, which is exactly right for a knife at this price that will see rough use and regular washing.

What Customers Are Saying: Reviewers consistently highlight the sharpness as the standout quality - several noting it is shockingly good for the price. One buyer purchased four of them to keep one in the kitchen, one in the car, one at his desk, and gave one to his wife. Another uses it as an all-purpose utility blade for everything from halving berries to cutting cardboard, noting the edge hones back easily when it dulls. The blade guard gets specific praise for making it a practical camping and travel knife. Seven reviews, all five stars except one four-star - a strong consensus for a knife this accessible.

• Brand: Kuhn Rikon
• Origin: Switzerland
• Steel: Japanese Steel
• Coating: Food-Safe Nonstick Silicone
• Handle: No-Slip Plastic
• Color: Graphite
• Blade Length: 90 mm (3.5 in)
• Includes: Matching Blade Guard

Care Instructions: Hand wash with mild soap and warm water - the nonstick coating will last longer with hand washing than in a dishwasher. Dry after washing. The blade guard keeps the edge protected between uses and makes it safe to carry in a bag or roll.